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VA13 GBX

2013 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,857 mi
Last recorded80,857 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Abarth 50045,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 GBX
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 80,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 76,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 67,182 miles

Rear axel corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 57,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 57,529 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 46,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 40,918 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 32,206 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,598 miles

General under body corrosion.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 26,167 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 23,557 miles

Acceleration pedal friction material missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 23,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Acceleration pedal friction material missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,075 miles

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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VA13 GBX is a 2013 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 45,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA13 GBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Abarth 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA13 GBX registered?

VA13 GBX is a 2013 Abarth 500, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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